We wrote a few weeks ago about incoming changes to how firms access their FCA systems to upgrade data protection. You can read that article here.
The new system will replace the current 6-digit passcode with the user needing to log in using a One Time Passcode (OTP).
The implementation date of 20th January has now been delayed until Thursday 2nd February.
We will provide further updates as and when these are available.



FCS Transitional Arrangements
Steve Bailey Compliance Update
As you will be aware the Financial Services Authority ceased to be and the Financial Conduct Authority took over the regulation of financial advice firms on 01 April 2013.
The FSA issued PS13/05 last week which includes updated rules and transition arrangements. The policy statement itself is 88 pages but the ‘appendix (3)’ that accompanies it is a mere 1990 pages so you must excuse us for not as yet absorbing every word. The document can be seen here.